Planner, Global Merchandise Planning

Levi Strauss & Co.•San Francisco, CA

2d•$69,400 - $101,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future. We're seeking a strategic, analytical, and collaborative Merchandise Planner to join our Global Merchandise Planning team. In this role, you'll partner cross-functionally to guide data-informed decisions that fuel growth, optimize inventory investments, and support our brand's long-term vision and financial targets. About the Job Strategic Planning: Translate brand strategy into long-range financial plans at the category, class, and subclass level. Pre-Season Frameworks: Build and communicate robust pre-season category/sub-class frameworks that align with brand financial and strategic goals. Pre-Season Planning: Manage pre-season planning frameworks across gender categories, partnering with Merchandising and Cluster Planning to ensure cohesive and strategic unit forecasts. Translate financial goals into actionable plans that guide product development and investment decisions. In-Season Analysis: Monitor cluster-level business and product performance to inform future inventory investments and assortment strategies. Storytelling: Effectively presents category strategies and sales performance insights to senior leadership, tailoring messaging to influence decision-making and guide alignment across cross-functional teams. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Global Merchandising, Product Development, and Cluster Planning to deliver key development milestones. Read and React + Opportunity Identification: Analyze margin and revenue trends, identify risks and opportunities, and develop scenario plans to support decision-making. About You Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Retail Management, or a related field; or equivalent work experience. Minimum 3 years in merchandise planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, or financial planning. Strong financial acumen and understanding of key DTC and Wholesale metrics (e.g., AOV, UPT, sell-through, margin, inventory turns). Analytical Expertise: Strong quantitative skills with the ability to extract insights from complex data sets and translate them into actionable strategies. Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) and a willingness to learn new planning systems and tools. This is a hybrid work schedule based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Retail Management, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 3 years in merchandise planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, or financial planning.
Strong financial acumen and understanding of key DTC and Wholesale metrics (e.g., AOV, UPT, sell-through, margin, inventory turns).
Strong quantitative skills with the ability to extract insights from complex data sets and translate them into actionable strategies.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) and a willingness to learn new planning systems and tools.

Responsibilities

Translate brand strategy into long-range financial plans at the category, class, and subclass level.
Build and communicate robust pre-season category/sub-class frameworks that align with brand financial and strategic goals.
Manage pre-season planning frameworks across gender categories, partnering with Merchandising and Cluster Planning to ensure cohesive and strategic unit forecasts.
Translate financial goals into actionable plans that guide product development and investment decisions.
Monitor cluster-level business and product performance to inform future inventory investments and assortment strategies.
Effectively presents category strategies and sales performance insights to senior leadership, tailoring messaging to influence decision-making and guide alignment across cross-functional teams.
Partner with Global Merchandising, Product Development, and Cluster Planning to deliver key development milestones.
Analyze margin and revenue trends, identify risks and opportunities, and develop scenario plans to support decision-making.